Barbara Johnson and Sandra Mcintosh Killed in Leon County Crash on Highway 79

Leon County, Texas (January 30, 2023) – Two people were killed, and three others were injured Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Leon County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 2:20 p.m., January 28, on Highway 79.

DPS said a 2014 Dodge was traveling southbound on the highway when it hydroplaned, went into the northbound lane, and was struck by a northbound 2021 Infinity.

The Dodge driver, Barbara Johnson, 72, of Spring, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Infiniti, Sandra Mcintosh, 67, of Katy, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

The Dodge driver was taken to Palestine Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Infiniti driver, 49-year-old Qwendolyn Hood, of Katy, and passenger, 24-year-old Shelbi Jackson, of Katy, were taken to Palestine Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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